#41

Creatinine test is also highly sensitive to hydration status.

Being underhydrated will give higher values. See below.

The March 1 and 8 values reflect driinking a couple quarts of water before the test. The other values, no such effort.

If you are fasting for other tests, make sure you still drink a lot of water so the result here is not overstated.

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#42

They bother you at night when taken in AM? Good to know.

#43

Yes. (20 characters)

#44

I think sleep disruption from mk7 is probably a result of an increase in atp. Hence coq10 is likely the same.

#45

This is a bit off topic, but high doses (5 mg) of MK-4 also worsen my insomnia. The half-life of MK-4 is not long, but as I understand it, it still gets stored in the body for a longer period. I was thinking of trying a small dose of MK-4 (0.1 mg) next, though it’s another question whether it will have any benefit.

#46

What is everyone doing re creatine?
Are yo still taking it and what dose
Or are people opting for glycine and arginine(or citrulline) and betaine?
I’m thinking of running a n=1 trial
thx

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#47

I take 5 g of Creatine a day. Also taking Glycine, Citrulline and TMG daily.

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#48

I started creatine probably at age ~15. Now 40. Never had any lengthy time off of it. Occasional missed day I imagine. I take 5g daily, but on days with suboptimal sleep I’ll increase to 10-20g based on the recent creatine/sleep deprivation study.

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#49

Like Chris I take 5 g a day (past 4 months) and an extra shot of 5 g in an espresso coffee before going to the gym in the evening. I think it really helps push me through my work out better, stronger and easier.

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#50

Yes, 5g/day. Tried life without creatine and it was no good. Everything works better with.

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#51

Since starting 4 months ago or so, I am up about 8 pounds of muscle… great stuff.

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#52

I’ve never felt anything from creatine but I take 5g / day regularly (it’s one of the “no-brainers” — science proof wise) and 10-20g when I sleep badly (advice from an old bodybuilder). After a poor sleep is the only time I think I feel it…less afternoon sleepiness. Maybe it’s the dose…

I’ve been taking creatine off and on since 1990’s. In the old days i noticed two effects: (1) fast recovery from a muscle pump (I was rock climbing then) and (2) increased cramping. I don’t get cramping now-a-days or need to recover from a muscle pump. So I’m just hoping for brain benefits.

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#53

Was so bloated on even a very low dose of creatine monohydrate that I stopped. But now am “microdosing” 125 mg of creatine HCL (half of a ConCret gummy). Any thoughts on this? any benefits from a dose this low? (the bottle says that for my weight I should take 3 gummies or 750 mg). I will gradually increase if there are no side effects.

#54

I once heard Chris Masterjohn say that he takes a small dose like that. Maybe he’s changed his ways now. It was when he was on with Peter Attia.

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#55

I use Krealkalyn. it has reduced the bloated feeling I get from Creatine monohydrate. Placebo? I don’t think so.

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#56

Can you please tell what brand of Krealkalyn you use?

#57

I live in Sweden and buy a swedish brand of Krealkalyn powder. Is that something you can consider, I send a link to you? if not then, I recommend going for an internationally recognized brand like NOW-Sports.

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#58

Thank you for responding – I will try the NOW brand as I am in the US.

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#59

Latest Physionic video on Creatine.

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#60

Everyone takes creatine except for me, and I feel left out!

I tried it years ago and hated the taste, so I gave up. After seeing that the world is leaving me behind, I ordered the Nutricost brand of Creapure because I read Creapure is the best tasting option.

I just added it to my smoothie and BLECH!!!

All Creapure should be the same exact ingredient/taste brand to brand, right?

Any other ideas? It takes like I’m eating baking soda.

I want to be like the cool kids, so helllllppppp meeeee :slight_smile:

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